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Houston Rockets Receive Massive Fred VanVleet Injury Update Before Training Camp

Ahead of the 2026 NBA season getting underway, the Houston Rockets have received encouraging news ahead of the season. Head coach Ime Udoka announced that

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Marcus Smart warns teams with ‘scary’ 2026-27 Houston outlook

Marcus Smart is officially a member of the Houston Rockets and recently had his introductory press conference on Tuesday. The former Defensive Player of the Year spoke about the Houston Rockets’ potential last season as a competitor and now, as a member of the squad.

Houston Rockets News / HITC / September 22

Amen Thompson names the first thing he bought with his new $208m Rockets contract

Amen Thompson is now $208 million richer after signing an extension in Houston. Amen Thompson secured his long-term future in Houston by signing a massive five-year, $208 million rookie extension with the Rockets.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz

Kevin Durant News / HITC / September 22

Kevin Durant reveals how he really feels about the current state of the WNBA

The WNBA is even catching the eyes of NBA superstars, with Kevin Durant weighing in. With the WNBA pulling in eyes like never before, not all of it is about basketball.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22

Dorian Finney-Smith left in limbo after second trade of summer

Last summer, Finney-Smith signed with the Houston Rockets, in part because he wanted to return to Texas. Now he's buried on the Atlanta Hawks depth chart after being traded for the second time this summer.

Hawks, Hornets swap veterans in three-player trade

NBA expansion may be too lucrative for owners to pass up

The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Houston Rockets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Kevin Durant isn’t a fan of Rockets’, Ime Udoka’s minutes plan for upcoming year

The Houston Rockets are just under a month away from kicking off their 2026-27 season. The Rockets made some additions this offseason, including veteran point guard Marcus Smart, and will also be getting Fred VanVleet back after he missed the entire 2025-26 season due to an ACL injury.

Houston Rockets News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 22

Kevin Durant Offers Spot-On Assessment of Drama Around WNBA

The WNBA is in search of a new commissioner. But whoever inherits that role would be wise to heed the words of NBA superstar Kevin Durant. Durant, who

Fred VanVleet News / Houston Rockets on SI / September 22

The Best News That Came Out of Rockets Media Day

HOUSTON (OnSI)- Rockets guard Fred VanVleet isn’t back to 100% from the knee injury that cost him last season, but he’s in a much better position than he was a year ago.

Kevin Durant News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Kevin Durant Rejects Rockets’ Plan To Manage His Minutes This Season

The Houston Rockets would understandably want to reduce Kevin Durant’s workload this season. But Durant, however, does not sound very interested in being placed on a minutes restriction just because he’s getting older.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Houston Rockets News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Marcus Smart Relieved He No Longer Has To Guard Kevin Durant: 'Shoots Right On Top Of Me'

Marcus Smart has spent most of his NBA career embracing the challenge of guarding the league’s best scorers. But there is one assignment he certainly won’t miss this season, and that is trying to stop Kevin Durant.

Steven Adams News / Fadeaway World / September 22

Steven Adams Hilariously Predicts GTA VI Will Impact NBA Performance League-Wide

Steven Adams has issued perhaps the funniest warning of the 2026-27 NBA season. Don’t be surprised if the quality of basketball suddenly drops across the league in November.